About the Brown-headed Nuthatch
A tiny, energetic nuthatch with a brown cap and squeaky call, commonly found in pine forests of the southeastern United States.
Fun Facts
- Their squeaky calls often sound like a rubber duck toy.
- Brown-headed Nuthatches frequently climb headfirst down tree trunks searching for insects.
- They sometimes use small pieces of bark as tools to pry insects from crevices.
- These birds are closely tied to pine forests, especially longleaf pine habitats.